08/17/2026
Meet Stacie, our newest My Happy Place-Treasure Valley Recipient! Stacie’s room project is underway and you can start supporting! 1) Read Stacie’s story below. 2) Like and Share this post. 3)Donate to help fund Stacie’s Room.
Stacie’s Story:
I am a wife, a mom of 4, a mathematician, and a swimmer. I love my people more than anything in the whole world and love spending quality time with them. I love a good adventure, and will do almost anything to make people laugh.
Just a few months ago, I had a really scary day. I went to get a lump checked with a mammogram and a follow up ultrasound. Then they needed me to come back for some more.
By the time the radiologist came in to talk about my images with me, I knew there was something very wrong. She asked if I was available later that afternoon for a biopsy, and then again in two days for a different biopsy at a surgeon's office. I cried because I've had so many lumps in my body before, but never one that made doctors scared. She took 11 biopsies that day, and all 11 came back positive for breast cancer. Grade 3 triple positive ductal carcinoma. A very aggressive form of breast cancer that had already spread to my lymph nodes.
So, I did what I do best. I got organized. I scheduled every appointment, did every scan, checked every box. You see, I love getting good grades and blue ribbons. I'm highly competitive, and also an incurable optimist. I can't help but notice all of the tiny miracles happening all around me while I go through all of this. Yes, they found cancer. But it happens to be one of the most curable cancers out there! My friends and family have shown up in force. On my good days, they invite me to swim with them, go on the river with them, or go paddle boarding. On my bad days they take my kids to do all those fun things while I get a much needed nap.
I am so grateful for my people. It's their support that turned that scary day into a time in my life where I've never felt more loved.
